Apple has today launched a new channel for its Apple TV set-top box, with National Geographic joining the recently released Apple Events channel which will play host to this year's WWDC keynote event.
Apple Watch OS 1.1 and Apple TV TVKit details and features have been revealed in a new report. More details on both can be found here.
According to a new report published by The New York Times, the Apple TV 4 will not only benefit from a hardware upgrade but will also come with a much revamped accompanying remote control. It's been speculated for quite some time that the Cupertino outfit have made the shift internally from classing the Apple TV as a "hobby" project to actually being a viable, self sustaining product that has mass wide appeal with consumers. As part of that internal shift it seems that Apple will overhaul the aesthetics of the remote control in time for the fourth-generation launch.
You can now get free 1-week (7-day) trial of HBO NOW service on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple TV. More details on it can be found here.
Apple TV has continually added content streams and services over the past year or so, as part of the company's concerted effort to boost the profile and general value of its set-top. NBC Sports is the latest addition to the fold, and if you're a big sports fan, you'll be pleased to learn that live streaming of events is also included in the deal. Full details after the jump.
If you've read any of my articles pertaining to Apple TV, you'll know what I think of its remote. It's a prime example of when minimalism is taken too far, and for a company that focuses so much on the user experience, pretty poor form from Apple. But it's not the only set-top remote lacking in buttons, and even though some alternatives are better-designed, they're all considered clutter since none of them can control a TV set as well.
Apple made a series of announcements at its Spring Forward media event on April 9th, and aside from Apple Watch and the all-new MacBook, the company also announced a deal to bring HBO to its range of products. HBO NOW, as it is known, has taken a month to finally hit the scene, but if you're rocking an Apple TV, iPhone or iPad, you can give it a whirl thanks to the 30-day free trial that is being offered.
Hot on the heals of the recent price reduction, which saw the current Apple TV reduced to just $69, rumors have begun to ciruclate that one product lineup could be about to get a second, higher-end device. Apple is said to be in talks to launch a subscription TV offering alongside iTunes, with the new Apple TV said to be part of those pans.
Apple has just added three new channels to Apple TV in the U.S., including TED, Tastemade, and Young Hollywood. Head over the jump for more information on this new development.
Apple TV 4 features and release date time frame revealed in new report. Will come with Siri, dedicated App Store, A8 processor, and will be announced at WWDC 2015 in June. More details can be found after the break.
